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Originally published in the Austin American-Statesman: The Austin City Council has taken action to approve the purchase of a large amount of solar power, running contrary to their stated goals on affordability. City energy policies should be driven by affordability, economic realities and the need to deliver reliable electricity to…

From the Y at Oak Hill and SH 45 SW to IH 35, Loop 360, and Ranch Road 620, House District 47 has no shortage of traffic congestion. Unfortunately, many people living in Travis County have come to accept traffic as a fact of life. The good news is progress…

This November, Texans will have the opportunity to vote on seven proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution. Below is a list of the seven propositions and a brief explanation of each one. For more detailed information, click here to read the House Research Organization’s Focus Report on the proposed amendments….

AUSTIN – State Representative Paul Workman was appointed by House Speaker Joe Straus to serve on the House Select Committee on Transportation Planning. “It is an honor to serve the people of Texas in this capacity,” remarked Rep. Workman. “Improving our transportation system is a key component to growing our…

AUSTIN – State Representative Paul Workman today released the following statement on the revelation of Planned Parenthood’s practice of harvesting and selling body parts of aborted babies: “I am appalled and disheartened by the recent revelation that Planned Parenthood seeks to profit from abortion by harvesting and selling body parts…

By David Barton, WallBuilders This piece originally appeared at WallBuilders.com The Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges that established homosexual marriage as national policy is unambiguously wrong on at least three crucial levels: Moral, Constitutional, and Structural. On the Moral Level The Court’s decision violates the moral standards specifically…